@spindlelegs.bsky.social
Interested in most wildlife, moths in particular even those brightly coloured day flying ones that think they’re something special. Based in West Yorks but a stones throw away from the South Yorks border, VC63.
Finally my first ever December Moth, trapped tonight (22/11) in my VC63 garden. A big thank you to all the #teammoth posters that persuaded me it was worth putting the trap out tonight.
November 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Finally my first ever December Moth, trapped tonight (22/11) in my VC63 garden. A big thank you to all the #teammoth posters that persuaded me it was worth putting the trap out tonight.
For the last week or so a pre-bedtime check of the windows has proved very productive. Tonight was no exception with Scare Umber, Mottled Umber, Light Brown Apple Moth, Large Pale Masoner and what I think might be another Blastobasis species. #teammoth
November 13, 2025 at 12:21 AM
For the last week or so a pre-bedtime check of the windows has proved very productive. Tonight was no exception with Scare Umber, Mottled Umber, Light Brown Apple Moth, Large Pale Masoner and what I think might be another Blastobasis species. #teammoth
Last night (8/11) was my first time trapping for a few weeks, due to a mixture of poor health and poor weather. Caught 3 Scare Umber which are NFY. #teammoth
November 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Last night (8/11) was my first time trapping for a few weeks, due to a mixture of poor health and poor weather. Caught 3 Scare Umber which are NFY. #teammoth
No trapping tonight as I’ve got the lurgy and feel rubbish. Did manage to drag myself from my sick bed to photograph this, what I think is Mompha sturnipennella, on the bedroom window though. ID correction / confirmation most welcome. #teammoth
October 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM
No trapping tonight as I’ve got the lurgy and feel rubbish. Did manage to drag myself from my sick bed to photograph this, what I think is Mompha sturnipennella, on the bedroom window though. ID correction / confirmation most welcome. #teammoth
9 moths of 7 species in the garden trap (VC63 Barnsley) last night (9/10). 3 NFY including Feathered Thorn, Green-brindled Crescent and Streak. #teammoth
October 10, 2025 at 7:35 AM
9 moths of 7 species in the garden trap (VC63 Barnsley) last night (9/10). 3 NFY including Feathered Thorn, Green-brindled Crescent and Streak. #teammoth
My first trap of October produced 7 moths of 5 species in the garden (VC63, Barnsley) last night (6/10). 2 were NFY including Red-line Quaker and Barred Sallow. #teammoth
October 7, 2025 at 7:21 AM
My first trap of October produced 7 moths of 5 species in the garden (VC63, Barnsley) last night (6/10). 2 were NFY including Red-line Quaker and Barred Sallow. #teammoth
6 moths of 4 species in trap (VC63) this morning (26/9) including 3 Lunar Underwing, Black Rustic, Square-spot Rustic and my first Reg-Green Carpet of the year. #teammoth
September 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
6 moths of 4 species in trap (VC63) this morning (26/9) including 3 Lunar Underwing, Black Rustic, Square-spot Rustic and my first Reg-Green Carpet of the year. #teammoth
Just 3 moths in the VC63 garden trap last night (22/9)including Black Rustic, Large Yellow Underwing and my first Lunar Underwing of the year. Not too disappointing given the low temperature. #teammoth
September 23, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Just 3 moths in the VC63 garden trap last night (22/9)including Black Rustic, Large Yellow Underwing and my first Lunar Underwing of the year. Not too disappointing given the low temperature. #teammoth
My September is not getting any better. Just a single Large Yellow Underwings in the garden trap (VC63) this morning (14/9) plus a couple of snails as bycatch (which tells you all you need to know about last nights weather). #teammoth
September 14, 2025 at 6:23 AM
My September is not getting any better. Just a single Large Yellow Underwings in the garden trap (VC63) this morning (14/9) plus a couple of snails as bycatch (which tells you all you need to know about last nights weather). #teammoth
My disappointing September continues with just 6 moths of 3 species in the garden trap (VC63) this morning (9/9) including Square-spot Rustic (3), Large Yellow Underwing (2) and Lesser Yellow Underwing (1) #teammoth
September 9, 2025 at 6:26 AM
My disappointing September continues with just 6 moths of 3 species in the garden trap (VC63) this morning (9/9) including Square-spot Rustic (3), Large Yellow Underwing (2) and Lesser Yellow Underwing (1) #teammoth
Another slightly disappointing catch with 28 moths of 10 species in the garden trap (VC63) this morning (7/9). Highlights hidden amongst the Yellow Underwings included Short-cloaked moth, Pale Mottled Willow and Single-dotted Wave. #teammoth
September 7, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Another slightly disappointing catch with 28 moths of 10 species in the garden trap (VC63) this morning (7/9). Highlights hidden amongst the Yellow Underwings included Short-cloaked moth, Pale Mottled Willow and Single-dotted Wave. #teammoth
24 moths of 7 species from the garden trap (VC63) this morning (5/9) including Old Lady, Flounced Rustic, Common Wainscot, Vines Rustic, Square-spot Rustic, Hawthorn Knot-horn and Large Yellow Underwing. No NFY. #teammoth
September 5, 2025 at 7:27 AM
24 moths of 7 species from the garden trap (VC63) this morning (5/9) including Old Lady, Flounced Rustic, Common Wainscot, Vines Rustic, Square-spot Rustic, Hawthorn Knot-horn and Large Yellow Underwing. No NFY. #teammoth
Just 31 moths of 9 species in the garden trap (VC63) this morning (1/9) most of which were Large Yellow Underwing. Nothing NFY but Brindled Green and Centre-barred Sallow are always nice to see. #teammoth
September 1, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Just 31 moths of 9 species in the garden trap (VC63) this morning (1/9) most of which were Large Yellow Underwing. Nothing NFY but Brindled Green and Centre-barred Sallow are always nice to see. #teammoth
47 moths of 15 species in the garden trap (VC63) this morning (29/8). A couple of Old Ladies, first I’ve ever had inside the trap, were NFY. #teammoth
August 30, 2025 at 7:09 AM
47 moths of 15 species in the garden trap (VC63) this morning (29/8). A couple of Old Ladies, first I’ve ever had inside the trap, were NFY. #teammoth
97 moths of 32 species in the garden trap (VC63) this morning (24/8). Nothing NFY but highlights included a couple of Small Ranunculus and a Flame Carpet. Also more micros than I’ve had for a while including Hawthorn Moth, Barred Fruit-tree Tortrix and at least 4 species of grass-moth #teammoth
August 24, 2025 at 10:56 AM
97 moths of 32 species in the garden trap (VC63) this morning (24/8). Nothing NFY but highlights included a couple of Small Ranunculus and a Flame Carpet. Also more micros than I’ve had for a while including Hawthorn Moth, Barred Fruit-tree Tortrix and at least 4 species of grass-moth #teammoth
Fairly quiet night with 47 moths of 22 species in and around the garden trap (VC63). Only a couple were NFY including Brindled Green and what I think is Peppered Grey (Eudonia truncicolella). #teammorth
August 22, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Fairly quiet night with 47 moths of 22 species in and around the garden trap (VC63). Only a couple were NFY including Brindled Green and what I think is Peppered Grey (Eudonia truncicolella). #teammorth
Some unforcast rain meant a rather damp garden trap to open this morning (19/8). 58 moths of 28 species with 4 NFY wasn’t too disappointing however. The NFYs including two Nutmeg, a Sallow and a handful of Pale Mottled Willow. #teammoth
August 19, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Some unforcast rain meant a rather damp garden trap to open this morning (19/8). 58 moths of 28 species with 4 NFY wasn’t too disappointing however. The NFYs including two Nutmeg, a Sallow and a handful of Pale Mottled Willow. #teammoth
50 moths of 40 species in the VC63 garden trap this morning (15/8). Flame Carpet and Flounced Rustic were NFY, along with a few micros including Carrion Moth and Honeysuckle Moth (whose names, and I assume habits, could not be further apart). #teammoth
August 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
50 moths of 40 species in the VC63 garden trap this morning (15/8). Flame Carpet and Flounced Rustic were NFY, along with a few micros including Carrion Moth and Honeysuckle Moth (whose names, and I assume habits, could not be further apart). #teammoth